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Confidentiality Agreement The undersigned reader acknowledges that the information provided by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in this business plan is confidential; therefore, reader agrees not to disclose it without the express written permission of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. It is acknowledged by reader that information to be furnished in this business plan is in all respects confidential in nature, other than information which is in the public domain through other means and that any disclosure or use of same by reader may cause serious harm or damage to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Upon request this document is to be immediately returned to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. ___________________ Signature ___________________ Name (typed or printed) ___________________ Date This is a business plan. It does not imply an offering of securities. 1.0 Executive Summary 1 Chart: Highlights 3 1.1 Objectives 3 1.2 Mission 3 1.3 Keys to Success 3 2.0 Company Summary 4 2.1 Company Ownership 4 2.2 Start-up Summary 4 Table: Start-up 5 Chart: Start-up 5 3.0 Products 6 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 7 4.1 Market Segmentation 8 Table: Market Analysis 9 Chart: Market Analysis (Pie) 9 4.3 Industry Analysis 10 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 10 5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 11 5.1 SWOT Analysis 11 5.1.1 Strengths 11 5.1.2 Weaknesses 11 5.1.3 Opportunities 11 5.1.4 Threats 11 5.3 Marketing Strategy 12 5.4 Sales Strategy 12 5.4.1 Sales Forecast 12 Table: Sales Forecast 12 Chart: Sales Monthly 13 Chart: Sales by Year 13 5.5 Milestones 14 Table: Milestones 14 Chart: Milestones 14 6.0 Management Summary 15 6.1 Personnel Plan 15 Table: Personnel 15 7.0 Financial Plan 16 7.0 Financial Plan 16 7.1 Start-up Funding 16 Table: Start-up Funding 16 7.3 Break-even Analysis 18 Table: Break-even Analysis 18 Chart: Break-even Analysis 18 7.4 Projected Profit and Loss 19 Table: Profit and Loss 19 Chart: Profit Monthly 20 Chart: Profit Yearly 20 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly 21 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 21 7.5 Projected Cash Flow 22 Table: Cash Flow 22 Chart: Cash 23 7.6 Projected Balance Sheet 24 7.7 Business Ratios 25 Table: Ratios 25 Table: Sales Forecast 1 Table: Personnel 2 Table: Personnel 2 Table: Profit and Loss 3 Table: Profit and Loss 3 Table: Cash Flow 4 Table: Cash Flow 4 Table: Balance Sheet 6 Table: Balance Sheet 6 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR ADDRESS 2] [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] [YOUR ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [YOUREMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] Introduction: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is seeking grant funds in the amount of $427,000 for the growth and cultivation of 72 Acers of forest. The purpose of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is the harvesting, growing and providing lumber mills, power plant and the local community with Timber, Biomass, and seasonal harvesting as well as wildlife protection and habitation. The Company: [YOUR NAME] has been living on this property, 72 acres, and managing it for 25 years. In 2010, [YOUR NAME] decided to use the land they own for forest management. Both [YOUR NAME] have a deep respect and love for the forest and what it can produce for the people of the world. [YOUR NAME] has spent the last 25 years in forest management and has a vast knowledge as to how to keep a thriving forest. With that knowledge, [YOUR NAME] decided to create [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in October of 2010. Our Services: Timber Biomass Seasonal Harvest Land for wildlife & grassing The Market: The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, indicates that forestland in the United States covers approximately 747 million acres, of which 20.0% are on National Forest System lands, 49.0% percent are owned by non-industrial private landowners, 8.0% percent by States, 13.0% by other Federal agencies, and 10.0% percent by industrial private landowners. The amount of available timberland has always been declining in the United States due to the continuous conversion of forest to cropland. Timber is a unique investment, with several characteristics that are atypical for other business situations. First, and most conspicuous, is the long growth (investment) period. Natural stands of Southern pine frequently require an investment length of 45 to 60 years from seed to harvest, a period known as the rotation. Eastern hardwoods may need 60 to 80 years to produce quality saw timber products. Many Western species also require long rotations when managed in natural stands. On the other hand, intensive management of planted Southern pine shortens the investment horizon to approximately 25 to 35 years, depending on site productivity, cultural practices, markets (prices), and interest rates (cost of capital). Financial Considerations: The current financial plan for [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is to obtain grant funding in the amount of $427,000. The grant will be used to expand the office space, purchase equipment, purchase chemicals, hire employees, and prepare the land. The major focus for grant funding is as follows: 50% women owned Protect and cultivate forest and wildlife Increase "Green Energy" with Biomass Increase tourism Manage tree consumption Create 4 new jobs Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives 1) Wood and fiber production: Harvest, regenerate, and improve timber stands sustainably for periodic revenues of income. 2) Wildlife habitat: Maintain and produce diverse and rich habitats that benefit cavity nesters, small mammals, song birds and birds of prey, big game, and predators 3) Recreation: Use Family Forest for personal use, for engaging family in our legacy, for aesthetic enjoyment and hiking (with permission) for neighbors and friends. 4) Water quality: Manage timber and maintain roads to prevent pollution and erosion. However, only seasonal streams exist on property. 1.2 Mission Our mission is to help ensure that the Forests are managed in an ecologically sustainable manner. 1.3 Keys to Success Keys to success for the company will include: Maintaining a reputable and untarnished reputation in the community Land and wildlife management Biomass strategy for conversion to energy 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR NAME] have been living on this property, 72 acres, and managing it for 25 years. In 2010 [YOUR NAME] decided to use the land they own for forest management. Both [YOUR NAME] have a deep respect and love for the forest and what it can produce for the people of the world. [YOUR NAME] has spent the last 25 years in forest management and has a vast knowledge as to how keep a thriving forest. With that knowledge [YOUR NAME] decided to create [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in October of 2010. Forest management is the branch of forestry concerned with the overall administrative, economic, legal, and social aspects and with the essentially scientific and technical aspects, especially silviculture, protection, and forest regulation. This includes management for aesthetics, fish, recreation, urban values, water, wilderness, wildlife, wood products, forest genetic resources and other forest resource values. Management can be based on conservation, economics, or a mixture of the two. Techniques include timber extraction, planting and replanting of various species, cutting roads and pathways through forests, and preventing fire. There has been an increased public awareness of natural resource policy, including forest management. Public concern regarding forest management may have shifted from the extraction of timber to the preservation of additional forest resources, including wildlife and old growth forest, protecting biodiversity, watershed management, and recreation. Increased environmental awareness may contribute to an increased public mistrust of forest management professionals. 2.1 Company Ownership [YOUR NAME] and [NAME] are the sole owners of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] each owning 50% of the company's shares. 2
